Fantastic restaurant here on North Captiva Island! Great quality and awesome service!read more

Our family loved this quaint setting & delicious food! Portions were very generous. The bolognese,…read moreMahi special, crab cakes, bone-in wings, (huge) kids-meal cheeseburgers, and peanut butter pie will bring us back next time we're in North Captiva.

Just had awesome fish tacos (cobia) at the Pink Elephant. Always in search of better than average…read morefish tacos and they did not disappoint. Plenty of meaty fish similar to mahi. Delicious topping & sauce. Highly recommend. They come 2 per order and they split them on plates for us since we just wanted a snack (only went in for a drink). The onion rings were also way above average, crunchy and delicious! Austin the bartender is really sweet and keeps the customers happy. Enjoyed sitting at the bar so he could serve us again. Don't recommend going on a holiday weekend though. What were we thinking? Well the beach had no parking and the streets were very busy. Glad we found a place to park at the pink elephant. We just wanted a little beach outing for vow-renewal "anniversary." Wink. Probably going again soon on our engagement anniversary!

Hostess was great, food was good, but the service was poor. After we received our entrees, no one…read moreever came back to check to see how it was or if we needed anything. Our table was cleaned and the waitress came back and asked if we wanted another round of drinks, we said no thank you, she said "okay your dinner will be out shortly". We already ate !!!! We are drinking coffee and waiting for our dessert and they brought us out more bread The atmosphere was very nice. I think they gave the waitress too many tables.

A bit confusing because they've reopened or rebranded to Mainstay (but some of their signs and all…read moreof their merch still says Barnacles), but we stopped here on a boating day in Fort Myers! SPACE This is a casual spot to boat up to with outdoor covered seating, indoor dollar bar seating, bags/games to play and beachy vibes. SERVICE Service was great! The person taking our order was lovely, as was the team bringing out our food. FOOD Food was great! We loved the bang bang shrimp tacos, the mahi mahi plate, and the buffalo shrimp especially. DRINKS They've got a great cocktail menu with delicious frozen and tropical favorites. PRICE Prices are STEEP - but what else do you expect from a boat-up restaurant on an isolated tiny island? It's all part of the experience. ICE CREAM Most people don't know it, but upstairs is more rooftop seating - go inside up top and they have an ice cream shop with merch for sale too!

This restaurant is actually called Mainstay and Barnacle Bar. Came here with Adventures in…read moreParadise. Got Boom Boom Shrimp Tacos (a play on Bang Bang sauce). Very good--cooked perfectly and the sauce was yummy. Nice outside eating area, inside looked cramped and not overly clean. Server was pretty grumpy when taking our orders but must have stressed down because she seemed friendly when she said goodbye to our group. Do expect to pay a fairly high surcharge to eat here, not sure what that's all about, but expect it. And prices are high, but we're on an island only accessible by boat or plane, so keep expectations in line with that. Restaurant is in front of a gigantic island dump, so that's not wonderful. If you brave the walk by the dump you can see Salty Approach, this notorious air strip that's talked about a lot on boat tours down there. Pretty cool.

This is definitely one of the most popular spots on the island!! It's a perfect lunch spot on the…read morebeach. We enjoyed lunch and drinks after getting to the area before being able to check in to the hotel. Obviously everyone was trying to get there around noon on a Saturday, but we only had a 15 min wait to sit outside. The vibe was so nice, and the food was exactly what we wanted with a great view! Totally should get there

Food is passable; it comes from Sysco Restaurant food company…read more Service is good, except no one smiles. The staff doesn't smile nor look you in the eye. As if the customer (us) are responsible for they being forced to work. Anyway that's the facial expression when staff interacts with customer. Don't feel welcome there any more. Going to Miller's Dockside. The make you feel welcome.

The food was so delicious with a nice view of the marina with outdoor screened-in seating. Waiter…read morewas very kind. Only problem is it's very pricey. Average of $40 per entree. Despite the price, we still loved the food, we got the fried calamari and a chicken, mushroom, and spaghetti dish. Great food, but pricey!

great food nice view good times good ambiance nice staff golf cart parking always a plusread more

This place was absolutely excellent! Everything from our server to the ambiance to the amazing…read morefood...I am looking forward to brining my husband next time. I knocked a star off for price...it was just a bit extremely priced in my opinion. I wasn't surprised by that given its location, but that does factor into my rating. For example, my grouper was $46. That being said, the food was five stars. My server worked well with me for my dietary restrictions (gluten free most importantly for me) and I felt confident the kitchen would follow through; and they did as I felt fine in the days after. The honey almond sauce was a nice dairy free option for me and was so different than anything else I've had. The asparagus was thick and cooked perfectly, just like the cut of grouper. I just love when even the sides are five star worthy. Date night prices, but you won't leave disappointed. Instead you'll have a great well rounded experience and your taste buds will thank you.

It is a expensive restaurant for the quality of the food. I ordered seafood fettuccine and I am…read morepretty sure I prepare it better. It bring just little seafood. We were a large group and they don't split the check. Keep in mind this if you go with a large group. And also we had just one server for 25 people.

We arrived by boat with some friends for lunch on a weekday. The place was very busy but we had a…read morereservation so were able to get seated within 10 minutes. The atmosphere is casual and pure "old Florida", with a funky vibe including hundreds of dollar bills taped to the ceiling and walls. There is seating outside, at the bar, and in a large dining area. We sat in the dining area which has a jungle-like tangle of trees right outside the windows. Service was quick and friendly. The food was just average but pretty on par for this type of restaurant. I had the garden salad with the catch of the day on top which was black grouper. It was decent but didn't blow me away. Overall it's a fun place to stop if you're out boating in the area, but fining dining it is not.

The music they were playing was unbearably loud. The burgers were just ok. A very cool setting. Had…read morean hour wait to be seated. Won't be going back.

AMAZING PIZZA! & great service…read more If you need a great spot to chill and grab a perfect slice of pie..- this is the place! Try the Boca Grande Origional. So good.

Every place has a place for pizza. And Boca Grande is no exception…read more So, heading over for dinner it was worth the stop. Got there at 530pm. By 630pm it was packed with a line out the door. It is a local place with a good team. We ordered the pizzas and some salads.Also some pasta of course. It was all good. The sauce is ideal. The portion is perfect. The pizza was a good size with 8 slices. In the end, it all comes down to how you like the pizza. It is a very thin crust, More like a matzah bread crust. Very thin and covered with cheese. Being from NYC we like a thicker crust, and if you were from Chicago this is way too thin. So it is up to what you really think on this. To be honest, a left over slice the next day was not bad. You could cut it up and use as cheese and crackers with a glass of wine. That will work. In the end, it is not a bad place to be for the slice and a coke. It is a typical local Italian place at a price you can afford. Ciao!

The food and service defines the experience. Blue dog never changes. Daily printed menus of fresh…read moreofferings, friendly familiar faces of staff and customers every day, the only downside is trying to find parking during peak times. This place thrives on volume and pure mayhem. But quality never suffers. The food is always amazing. I wish they had liquor, be aware all alcoholic drinks are beer based. A minor complaint which doesnt even effect my five star rating. The food speaks for itsself.

Blue Dog Bar & Grill is another local "must do"! Daily specials based on what is fresh, Friday…read morenight Prime Rib, and a fantastic everyday menu. The food is always super fresh, hot and delicious! Any choice from the "Fish of the Moment" is guaranteed to be amazing and I LOVE their Prime Rib! Staff is always friendly and quick but can become overwhelmed at peak hours. We tend to "stagger" our orders to prevent our entrees arriving while we are still eating our appetizers. Matlacha charm and Island Time feel will melt your day away, especially with a frosty Blue Dog lager in hand. Grab a seat at the bar if possible. Parking can be crazy during season. Cheers!

good food, great views on the water, friendly efficient staff difficult to get a seat in season,…read moretiki bar has live music. Wife and I try to go once a week Richard B

Ok this place is a total dive. It was recommended to me by a local bartender who seems to know her…read morestuff. I came here after a round of golf. Everyone loved my golf hat- "play bad fast". I looked at the outdoor bar but every single seat was taken. All the outdoor tables were booked. So I went inside and saw the inside bar was also full. A table for ten and a table for 6 had departed and needed to be bussed, but both were too much for just one person. So I checked in w the hostess and she asked - booth or table. I wanted table. I got a nice table by the river! Lovely views. Exactly what I wanted. Menus were dropped and soon, Sam was checking in on me. I was so hungry, I had looked at the menu and pics on my way there. I went for the crab cake appetizer and the Gold Wave cocktail. For my entree, I was torn between the Grouper Reuben and the Sea Dog (fried grouper on a long roll, topped with all sorts of goodness). Sam said grouper Reuben was his choice. He asked if I wanted grilled, blackened or fried. I told him to surprise me. For my side, I had the choice of (more) coleslaw (it has coleslaw instead of sauerkraut), fries, sweet potato fries, or a side house or Cesar salad for $4 more. I went w the house salad and their standard citrus vinaigrette. Salad and crab cake came out first. Salad was a huge portion- romaine (some pieces needed better washing), red onion galore, halved cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices. It was great, but needed croutons. The crab cake was the perfect size for one person. It had a whole grain mustard remoulade sauce. Yum! It had some filler but also had a lot of crab. I enjoyed it. The grouper Rueben came out hot!!!! Served with a side of coleslaw and a pickle. I added some needed salt. Boy that fish filet was huge. Sam had put it in grilled for me. Healthy. Nice. I ate half and then I was stuffed. I filled up on the salad and crabcake apparently. I enjoyed the views of boaters going by. It started to rain hard and the folks outside just stayed there. The overhang must've been protecting them well. My server, Sam, was around often to answer my questions. Apparently the grouper Reuben market price is only $21. And if you want redfish or mahi, the price is the same- $21! That's crazy. What a deal. The gold wave is made with Elijah Craig; Good ol Kentucky bourbon. And for dessert, they have cheesecake, peanut butter pie, mud pie, key lime pie, coconut sorbet and orange cake (which he says is a local favorite). I was too stuffed to buy but happy to hear the list. Overall I had a wonderful meal and service was really good. I would recommend adding croutons to the salad, and cleaning up the bathrooms regularly. This place ain't fancy. It's a dirt parking lot. The tables are naked. Folks come casual. However, the prices are great and the food does the talking. Come check them out.